Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Western Veterinary Partners; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with match

CE allowance up to $1,000

Paid time off

Friday lunches!

Hiring bonus $2,000

Job summary

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek in Columbia, TN, seeks a confident, people-first Veterinary Hospital Administrator to lead our 6-doctor practice through growth and change. You will drive financial health, operational efficiency, and staff development in a fast-paced setting.

This full-time, salaried role offers a new boarding facility, planned renovations, competitive pay, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, 401k, and CE allowances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience.
• Veterinary hospital management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree; CVPM and/or LVMT strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: monitor hospital performance, budgets, payroll, and drive growth.
• Operational Oversight: ensure workflow, regulatory compliance, equipment and inventory, policies.
• Strategic Direction: develop long-term goals, expand services, partnerships.
• Project & Facility Management: manage day-to-day ops, scheduling, maintenance.
• Client & Community Engagement: marketing, client concerns, retention.
• Team Leadership: oversee department leads, hiring and development, culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting & finance

Staffing & scheduling

Communication & conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

CVPM certification

LVMT certification

Job description

Are you a confident, people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams through growth and change?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a forward-thinking, business-savvy Veterinary Hospital Administrator to lead our established 6-doctor practice through an exciting period of growth and transformation.

This is more than a day-to-day management role. We’re looking for an experienced leader who can see the bigger picture—someone who understands the financial health of a business, develops strong leaders, improves operational efficiency, and turns long-term goals into actionable strategies.

Our hospital is entering an exciting next chapter. With a brand-new boarding facility recently completed and a facility renovation planned for 2027, our new Hospital Administrator will have the opportunity to help shape the future of an already well-established and successful practice.

Who You Are:

• You excel at creating and sustaining a welcoming workplace environment where the team feels heard, supported, and empowered
• You lead proactively and bring the team along through change with clarity and consistency
• You're able to hold your ground respectfully with a large team, while always keeping culture and communication at the center
• You partner effectively with medical director on clinical operations
• You enjoy coaching and developing people on your team to promote growth and development
• You're the kind of leader people are still talking about years after they've left

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Financial Leadership: Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets, oversee payroll and financial operations, and drive business growth through data-informed decisions.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient workflow, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), manage equipment and inventory, and implement hospital policies and procedures.
• Strategic Direction: Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute long-term goals, expand services, and support referral and business partnerships.
• Project & Facility Management: Lead day-to-day operations, scheduling, and maintenance while aligning administrative functions with overall hospital objectives.
• Client & Community Engagement: Oversee marketing strategies, resolve client concerns, enhance client experience, and foster retention and growth.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support department leads, oversee hiring and development, maintain staffing levels, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Schedule, benefits and compensation**:

This is a full-time, salaried position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs.

• Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 annual base salary
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: $2000 based on credentials
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 based on credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Friday lunches!

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience required
• Veterinary hospital management experience required
• Bachelors degree, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and/or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) strongly preferred
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day hospital operations
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable adapting to new technology and business systems
• Bonus if you've had experience managing through or planning a facility renovation

What makes Animal Care Center of Carters Creek unique?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. As we continue to expand, we’re investing in both our people and our facility. Our team practices progressive, collaborative medicine with a strong focus on client relationships and exceptional patient care. We offer comprehensive services including preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, in‑house Abaxis/Zoetis laboratory equipment, and expanding digital dental radiography, giving our team access to the tools they need to provide outstanding care.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact to shape the future of our hospital. We're looking for a positive, forward-thinking leader who enjoys developing people, building strong teams, leading through change, and creating a culture where trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

We're also proud to be an active part of the Columbia community, participating in local events such as Mule Day and First Fridays while building lasting relationships with the families and pets we serve.

If you're passionate about developing teams, embracing innovation, and leading a growing hospital into its next exciting chapter, we'd love to meet you!

Pay Range

$80,000 - $85,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.